Jon Landress Email & Phone Number

Flowery Branch, Ga, Us

Deerfield Beach & Fort Lauderdale

As the Director of Operations and Advisor at Scuba Network, I oversee the scheduling and coordination of employee activities across retail stores, in-water training sessions, and international travel trips. My role involves enhancing team performance and customer service through comprehensive training in retail sales, continuing education sales, and travel sales. I also manage social media presence and produce engaging underwater video content to boost brand visibility. Additionally, I direct… Show more As the Director of Operations and Advisor at Scuba Network, I oversee the scheduling and coordination of employee activities across retail stores, in-water training sessions, and international travel trips. My role involves enhancing team performance and customer service through comprehensive training in retail sales, continuing education sales, and travel sales. I also manage social media presence and produce engaging underwater video content to boost brand visibility. Additionally, I direct customer service operations to ensure high levels of satisfaction.Key Achievements:• Business Consulting: Acted as a consultant to a new business owner, providing strategic guidance for a smooth transition and ensuring ongoing success.• Advanced Instructional Skills: Certified as an Instructor Trainer and Technical Dive Instructor Trainer, demonstrating advanced instructional capabilities and enhancing team training and development. Show less

Florida, United States

As the President and Owner of Scuba Network, I led all facets of business operations for two retail locations, establishing a strong reputation as the youngest dive center owner in the state for several years. I was instrumental in driving growth and profitability through strategic planning and execution, focusing on long-term business strategies and financial management.Key Achievements:• Increased Retention and Profitability: Boosted customer retention and profitability by 35%… Show more As the President and Owner of Scuba Network, I led all facets of business operations for two retail locations, establishing a strong reputation as the youngest dive center owner in the state for several years. I was instrumental in driving growth and profitability through strategic planning and execution, focusing on long-term business strategies and financial management.Key Achievements:• Increased Retention and Profitability: Boosted customer retention and profitability by 35% by developing innovative customer service methodologies and strategic philosophies.• Community Engagement: Introduced Shark Dive and marine life conservation events, creating seasonal educational opportunities for the local community.• International Expansion: Launched a successful Dive Travel & Adventure department, leading 4-5 profitable excursions annually for 30 participants each.• Industry Recognition: Earned “Top Performing Facility” awards from International Training, maintaining high performance from 2014 to 2022.• Operational Excellence: Personally designed and built two new store locations, establishing thriving operations in their current sites.• Successful Transition: Sold two Florida locations to a successful protégé, supporting the company's continued success and growth. Show less

Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach & Sunrise, Fl

In my role as Store Manager and Director of Training at Scuba Network, I was responsible for overseeing operations across four retail store locations and managing in-water training sessions. I played a pivotal role in identifying industry trends, proposing solutions for profit growth, and enhancing overall store performance.Key Achievements:• Sales Performance: Enhanced sales performance and drove company growth by analyzing sales reports across all stores and providing… Show more In my role as Store Manager and Director of Training at Scuba Network, I was responsible for overseeing operations across four retail store locations and managing in-water training sessions. I played a pivotal role in identifying industry trends, proposing solutions for profit growth, and enhancing overall store performance.Key Achievements:• Sales Performance: Enhanced sales performance and drove company growth by analyzing sales reports across all stores and providing actionable insights. Achieved the status of Lead Salesperson companywide from 2009 to 2013, boosting profits by over 30%.• Inventory and Merchandising: Optimized product presentation and stock management through effective inventory control and merchandising design, ensuring a compelling retail environment.• Training Excellence: Increased continuing education course sales by 40% in Florida by leading and overseeing SCUBA instruction, contributing to both educational advancement and revenue growth.• Technical Expertise: Served as the head repair technician for SCUBA life support equipment and managed maintenance for breathing gas air compressors, ensuring the highest standards of safety and functionality.Additional Experience • Assistant Store Manager/Scuba Instructor/Technician, Bay Breeze Dive Center – Gulf Breeze, FL • Divemaster/Instructor/Salesperson (Internship to employment), Hall’s Diving Center – Marathon Key, FL • Landscape Design/Maintenance, Duluth Montessori School – Duluth, Ga Show less

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